PLSC-101 American Government and Politics (formerly SS-410)

Study and analysis of American government; its historical and intellectual origins and development; special consideration of its structure and operations; functions of the President, Congress, and judiciary; role of government and politics in modern industrial society.

PLSC-140 Comparative Political Systems (formerly SS-440)

Analysis of the political systems of the major powers in Europe. Topics include: nationalism, liberalism, democracy, Marxism, and fascism; a brief political background; an analysis of the role of political parties and pressure groups, and executive-legislative relations; factors behind the demise of the Soviet Union and the politics of European integration.

PLSC-170 War, Revolution, and Terrorism (formerly SS-470)

An interdisciplinary survey of why and how nations, organizations, and individuals use violence to achieve political ends. Investigation of economic, social, and political conditions that stimulate violence in contemporary society — such as international, civil, and guerrilla war; revolution; terrorism; revolt, or threat. The ideological and legal aspects of violence also examined.

PLSC-180 American Foreign Policy (formerly SS-480)

An intense examination of American foreign policy, including the major theories concerning the sources and conduct of this policy; internal and external determinants of foreign policy; foreign policy-making processes; the substance of U.S. foreign policy; and execution and impact of this policy on other nation-states.